US4437256A - Universal float lure - Google Patents
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- the present invention relates to a universal float-lure.
- This invention concerns a float-lure providing light and sparkling motion produced by a light emitting diode cartridge, powered by two miniature hearing aid batteries 13 series.
- the battery cartridge is inserted into the universal float-lure's clear (see through) plastic main body from one end thereof.
- the main body has a built-in lens which in turn delivers a concentrated beam of light of any desirable color to the end of the float-lure opposite the batteries.
- the float-lure can be used during the day or night and in fresh or salt water.
- a self-contained (see through) plastic cylinder containing in combination clear (see through) oil, metallic reflecting particles and highly polished balls can be inserted in the float-lure.
- the metallic reflective particles are suspended in the oil.
- the highly polished balls induce motion to the metallic reflecting particles and impart a mirror light deflection of 360 degrees with the balls striking the metallic reflecting particles in all directions as the balls and particles are illuminated.
- the particles are thus propelled in a rotating fashion with the highly polished balls giving a moving sparkling glitter effect of a living organism (skin effect of a living organism) to the universal float-lure and such effect is not dependent on the sun for deflection to lure fish.
- the universal float-lure By removing the self-contained plastic cylinder from the universal float-lure, the universal float-lure becomes a float with a light for night fishing, or can act as a surface lure.
- the float-lure behaves like a conventional float, but it still retains its built-in controlled depth of buoyancy or flotation to produce the desired resistance so that fish do not detect drag.
- the whole horizon of a real unique well built universal float-lure which has no end as to the possibilities of uses becomes apparent.
- the float-lure be used in fishing lures and floats, but other useful purposes are possible, such as a miniature flashlight, as a warning light for disabled cars (such as when changing a flat tire)--there is no end to the possibilities of uses.
- the universal float-lure of this invention has the advantages of not requiring a whole bunch of tackle associated with it, but yet is versatile, adaptable and is contained in one unique package.
- the life of the batteries for use in the float-lure is 24 to 30 hours of constant use.
- the threaded end cap of the float-lure can be removed and filled with water to the desirable level to produce the desired floatation and drag.
- the universal float-lure can also be used as a surface lure in fresh or salt water and can be changed from one to the other immediately.
- the float-lure When the self-contained plastic cylinder is removed, the float-lure can be filled with a solution, i.e., any solution of any color including live bait, and can thus be used as a lure.
- a solution i.e., any solution of any color including live bait
- Light emitting diodes can be used in a variety of color to produce light of these colors.
- Threaded end caps for use in the present invention can be made from metal, preferably chrome plated metal when the universal float-lure has to be sunk far or for use in a deeper level body of water.
- Plastic for use in the present invention is injection molded from clear (see through) acrylic plastic.
- the battery cartridge is metal, such as aluminum, or brass if desired.
- the metal threaded end caps can be machined by a screw machine.
- the universal float-lure can be broken down and produced only as a float or lure independently as shown in the drawings.
- FIG. 1 is an elevational view in cross-section of a universal float according to the present invention.
- FIG. 2 is an elevational view in cross-section of universal float-lure according to the present invention.
- FIG. 3 is a cross-sectional exploded view of the battery cartridge depicted in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2.
- FIG. 4 is an elevational view in cross-section of a self-contained plastic cylinder depicted in FIG. 2.
- FIG. 5 is a top plan view of the devices shown in FIG. 1 and FIG. 2.
- FIG. 6 is an end view of the cartridge shown in FIG. 3.
- FIG. 7 is a top plan view of the cylinder shown in FIG. 4.
- FIG. 8 is a schematic diagram of the energized light emitting diode circuit as shown in cross-section in FIG. 3.
- FIG. 9 is an elevational view in cross-section of another universal float-lure according to the present invention.
- FIG. 10 is an elevational view in cross-section of another self-contained plastic cylinder, as depicted in FIG. 9.
- FIG. 11 is a schematic diagram showing the circuit depicted in FIG. 8 with the polarity of the batteries reversed when the batteries are not in use (negative side to negative side) to keep the batteries from discharging.
- FIG. 12 is a top plan view of the device shown in FIG. 9.
- FIG. 13 is a top plan view of the cylinder shown in FIG. 10.
- FIG. 14 is an elevational view in cross-section of a universal float having two light emitting diode cartridges.
- FIG. 1 a float 20 according to the present invention is shown.
- Threaded end caps 2 and 2' which have holes 1 and 1' to accommodate a line and hook.
- the threaded end caps 2 and 2' are chamfered at 22 degree angles.
- Threaded end cap 2 is screwed into threaded main body 3.
- Threaded end cap 2' is screwed into threaded main body 15.
- Threaded main body 3 has male threads at its end opposite end cap 2, such threads connect with female threads at the end opposite end cap 2' of threaded main body 15.
- the point of contact of main body 3 to main body 15 has an excluded angle of 5 degrees.
- Rubber seals 14, 14' and 14" are disposed respectively between end cap 2 and main body 3; main body 3 and main body 15; and main body 15 and end cap 2'.
- a battery cartridge 8 composed of a light emitting diode 7 connected to batteries 12 at one end by light emitting diode leads 11.
- One lead 11 goes to the negative side of the batteries 12 while the other lead 11 is pressed into the battery cartridge wall to make a positive connection to the other side of batteries 12.
- a spring 10 is interposed between batteries 12 and the battery cartridge end cap 13.
- the cartridge end cap 13 is held in place by threaded end cap 2'.
- Encasing the light emitting diode leads 11, batteries 12, spring 10 and battery cartridge end cap 13, is a plastic insulator sleeve 9.
- lens 21 Disposed above the light emitting diode 7 is lens 21.
- FIG. 2 a float-lure 30 according to the invention is depicted.
- FIG. 2 is the same float-lure as shown as FIG. 1 except the empty cavity in main body 3 has inserted therein a self-contained plastic cylinder 4 having metallic reflecting particles in oil 5 and highly polished balls 6.
- FIG. 9 depicts a float-lure similar to that depicted in FIG. 2, except a one piece main body 3 is employed and the shape of the self-contained plastic cylinder is slightly different.
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